The Bulls and Detroit Pistons will matchup on Sunday, Nov 12. Tip-off for the game is 7:00 ET and will be shown on NBCS. Chicago is favored by 7.5 points in this game, and the total is 219. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Bulls vs. Pistons player props and predictions.
Bulls vs. Pistons Odds
- Spread: Bulls -7.5
- Total 219
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Nov 12
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: United Center, Chicago IL
- TV: NBCS
Pistons Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Detroit has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 111 points per game while allowing 114. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
Bulls Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Bulls last ten home games, the team averaged 106 points per game while allowing 109. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road
As they prepare to face off against the Bulls, the Pistons are 2-8 overall and are looking to snap a seven game losing streak. Currently, in the Eastern Conference, the team is ranked 15th, and they are 5th in the Central division.
In their recent matchup, the Pistons offense ended with 106 points against the 76ers. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 46.5% and made 8 threes. So far, three-pointers haven’t been a huge part of Detroit’s offense, as they average just 29.5 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is 46% while averaging 99.2 possessions per contest.
Coming into today’s game, the Pistons’ defense is giving up an average of 113.7 points per contest.
In the terms of takeaways, Pistons are causing 16.7 turnovers per game, ranking 29th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 14th in rejections, averaging 5.5 blocked shots each game.
Does Chicago Have a Shot at a Home Win?
The Bulls head into today’s action with an overall record of 3-6 and have gone 1-2 over their previous three games. In away games this season, the Bulls have put together a 1-3 record, whereas they have a 2-3 record when playing at home.
Chicago finished with 115 points in their game against the Suns. This total surpasses their season-average of 108.9 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was Nikola Vucevic with 26 points. DeMar DeRozan also added 22 points for the Bulls.
The Bulls’ defense is presently ranked 17th in the league, allowing an average of 113.9 points per contest.
The Bulls defense is coming off a game in which they held the Suns offense to just 43.8% shooting. Overall, they gave up 116 points to Phoenix.
Bulls vs. Pistons Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Cade Cunningham and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -120. Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with a stat line of 14 points, 3 and 5 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 23.5.
- The Prop: Cade Cunningham Under 23.5 Points (-120)
Bulls vs. Pistons Predictions
We’re putting our money on the Bulls to win, and have the projected score sitting at 112-100. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Bulls at -7.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 219 and our model has the Pistons and Bulls finishing with a combined 212 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Bulls -7.5